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Country musician Conner Smith fatally hit pedestrian with truck. No charges now, but probe ongoing

Celebrity · Tennessee

Country musician Conner Smith fatally hit pedestrian with truck. No charges now, but probe ongoing

65% Center coverage: 119 sources

Central Florida Law Enforcement Ready for Potential Weekend Protests

Ron DeSantis · Florida

Central Florida Law Enforcement Ready for Potential Weekend Protests

49% Center coverage: 53 sources

'This includes protecting people's right to peacefully assemble or protest,' one agency said.See the Story

Man Dead, Woman Injured in Parkway Village Shooting: MPD

Memphis, Tennessee · Memphis

Man Dead, Woman Injured in Parkway Village Shooting: MPD

50% Center coverage: 10 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man was pronounced dead and a woman was injured in a Parkway Village shooting on Friday, according to Memphis Police. At 2:19 pm, officers said they responded to a shooting in the 4700 block of Winchester Road. Parkway Village Scene Photo by WREG A man was located and pronounced deceased on the scene. A woman was located and transported to Regional One Hospital in non-critical condition. Police said this is an ongoing investi…See the Story

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Concerns About the Rising Cost of Farm Labor

Lawmakers Accuse MSCS of Destroying Documents Ahead of Forensic Audit

78% Center coverage: 9 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Memphis Shelby County Schools is denying accusations made by two state Republican leaders of destroying documents ahead of the forensic audit of the district. In a Facebook post on Thursday, State House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally accused MSCS of destroying documents ahead of the forensic audit. Hearing Shelby County Schools is destroying documents ahead of the forensic audit - this is a crime! …Senate · Memphis See the Story

TN Survivalist Arrested After Months of Being on the Run

Coverage: 8 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A wanted fugitive was arrested Thursday after being on the run for months for charges related to the discharge of a firearm at law enforcement in 2024, according to the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office. Bryan Lebel, 44, was charged with Violation of Probation, Simple Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance, Evading Arrest, and Resisting Arrest. Bryan Lebel_Courtesy of Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office On Thursday, o…Athens, Tennessee · Athens See the Story

Arlington man missing for days found dead in cornfield

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

The Arlington man who went missing nearly a week ago was found dead, his wife tells Action News 5.United States · United States See the Story

Memphis OKs 3% Raises for City Employees in New Budget

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — City Council signed off Tuesday night on the city's nearly $900 million budget for fiscal year 2026, which included a 3% raise for city employees and no tax increase. Firefighters had been set to see a 5% pay increase. The 3% increase for all employees was a compromise sponsored by Councilwoman Pearl Eva Walker. "We want to be good stewards over the city's coffers," Walker said. "We were very committed to include everyone with t…Taxes · Memphis See the Story

Dyer County Deputy Accused of Sexually Assaulting Woman

67% Center coverage: 9 sources

A deputy from Dyer County is on leave as a state investigation examines sexual assault allegations linked to a traffic stop during his time as a police officer last fall.Grand Jury · Dyer County See the Story

Pentagon says deploying Marines and National Guard to protests in Los Angeles will cost USD 134 million, reports AP.

57% Center coverage: 44 sources

Pentagon says deploying Marines and National Guard to protests in Los Angeles will cost USD 134 million, reports AP. Pentagon says deploying Marines and National Guard to protests in Los Angeles will cost USD 134 million, reports AP.Pentagon · Los Angeles See the Story

Third Man Arrested After Mud Island Shooting

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Police arrested another man on Tuesday after two men were arrested last week in connection with the Mud Island shooting. Hunter Maness, 33, was charged with Accessory after the Fact to wit: Criminal Attempt to wit: First Degree Murder, Accessory after the Fact to wit: Employment of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony, Accessory after the Fact to wit: Theft of Property to wit Motor Vehicle $2,500-$10,000, and A…Memphis, Tennessee · Memphis See the Story

DoorDash driver gets lost making delivery, drives onto tarmac at Chicago O’Hare International Airport

100% Center coverage: 7 sources

A DoorDash driver ended up on an airport tarmac after getting lost.Chicago, IL · Chicago See the Story

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